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Chapter 8: Cell Structure & Function

Authored by Sarah Kijewski

Biology

9th Grade

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Chapter 8: Cell Structure & Function
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1.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

According to cell theory, all ​ (a)   are made of ​cells, cells are the smallest units of life, and all cells come from other ​ (b)   .

living things

cells

Answer explanation

According to cell theory, all living things are made of cells, cells are the smallest units of life, and all cells come from other cells.

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

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Select all that apply: Which of the following types of cells have a nucleus?

bacteria

Viruses

prokaryotes

eukaryotes

Answer explanation

Eukaryotes have a nucleus, while bacteria, viruses, and prokaryotes do not. Therefore, the correct choice is eukaryotes.

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Where do cells come from?

other cells

the air

water

outer space

Answer explanation

Cells come from other cells through the process of cell division, where a parent cell divides to produce two daughter cells with identical genetic material.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Who discovered and named cells? 

Captain Hook

Robert Hooke

Zacharias Janssen

Rudolf Virchow

Answer explanation

Robert Hooke discovered and named cells. He observed cork under a microscope and coined the term 'cell' in 1665.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following controls movement of materials in and out of a cell? 

Cell wall

Cell membrane

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Answer explanation

The cell membrane controls movement of materials in and out of a cell, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The jellylike substance that contains proteins, nucleic acids, minerals, ions, and organelles is what?

Prokaryote

Nucleus

Cytoplasm

Eukaryote

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Cytoplasm because it is the jellylike substance that contains proteins, nucleic acids, minerals, ions, and organelles.

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The ___ is the basic unit of sturucture and function of organisms

atom

cell

matter

all other answers are correct

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'cell' as it is the basic unit of structure and function of organisms.

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